Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODHOUSE SQUARE, LS3 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE SQUARE, LS3 1AD.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

At 87% private renter occupancy, LS3 1AD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS3 1AD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Woodhouse Square, 0.2km from Little Woodhouse in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS3 1AD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00058885 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1AD. The average age is 25.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.3%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LS3 1AD are high at 151 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences382
Shoplifting274
Public order122
Other theft115
Vehicle crime85

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.8 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.9 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.4 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.5 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Boots (Bond Street)0.8 km
  • Boots (South Concourse)1.0 km
  • City Campus Shop0.6 km
  • Greggs (Albion Street)0.8 km
  • Savers0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Be At One0.6 km
  • Discovery Inn1.0 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.5 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Flight Club Darts0.7 km
  • Leeds Academy0.6 km
  • Mr Foleys Cask Ale House0.6 km
  • Pop World0.6 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.9 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

263 nearby
  • 200 Degrees Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Bagel Factory0.9 km
  • Banyan0.8 km
  • Bar Soba0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero (The Headrow)0.8 km
  • + 258 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Ali Baba's1.0 km
  • Around The Clock (Victoria House)0.6 km
  • Gate Gourmet Service Centre0.9 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.8 km
  • Jus Jerk0.8 km
  • + 50 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.8 km
  • Burley Park1.5 km
  • Headingley3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds City College0.0 km
  • Woodhouse Square0.1 km
  • Leeds City College0.1 km
  • Leeds City College0.1 km
  • West Street0.3 km